Illinois lawmakers OK new nuclear technology but fail to extend private-school scholarships

The 98-8 vote to allow construction of so-called small modular reactors beginning in 2026 came a day after developers of the only such project approved by federal regulators pulled the plug because of rising costs.

Federal appeals court upholds Illinois semiautomatic weapons ban

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld Illinois' prohibition on high-power semiautomatic weapons, refusing to put a hold on the law adopted in response to the mass killing of seven people at a 2022 parade in the Chicago suburb of Highland Park. 

Illinois Senate Leader questions transparency, cost of state programs

Illinois Senate Republican Leader John Curran joined Illinois State Senators in Springfield Wednesday as they expressed their anger over the way Gov. J.B. Pritzker is handling the state's agencies.

Illinois officials celebrate milestones in $1.3B I-80 overhaul

State and local officials are celebrating major milestones in one of the cornerstone projects in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "Rebuild Illinois" infrastructure program.

Illinois officials celebrate milestones in $1.3B I-80 overhaul
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State and local officials are celebrating major milestones in one of the cornerstone projects in Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker's "Rebuild Illinois" infrastructure program.

Pritzker signs executive order to streamline early childhood education in Illinois
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On Tuesday, Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker discussed a proposal to bring all aspects of the state's early childhood education programs under a single roof ? instead of its current set-up with multiple agencies taking care of different aspects of it.

Pritzker takes fight for abortion access national with new self-funded group

Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker is taking his abortion-rights advocacy nationwide, introducing on Wednesday a political organization to fund similar efforts outside Illinois, a state that legalized abortion by statute even before the Supreme Court invalidated the right to undergo the procedure.

Illinois residents, businesses affected by Israel-Gaza conflict receive tax relief

In response to the recent attacks in Israel and Gaza, Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker has announced tax relief measures for affected residents and businesses in the state.

Electric vehicles touted at Merchandise Mart bootcamp
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Gov. J.B. Pritzker and other Illinois elected officials were on-hand Tuesday at an event showcasing the versatility and importance of electric vehicles.

Chicago area shows solidarity with Israel amid ongoing Hamas conflict

From Glencoe to the Loop, the message amongst the greater Chicago Jewish community is one of resilience and hope as they stand in solidarity with Israel.

Pritzker blames country's divisions on 'MAGA Republican leader'
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Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker ripped into MAGA Republicans after a Villa Park man was charged with vandalizing his Chicago home.

Pritzker expresses support for Israel amidst rising tensions
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Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker offered his support to Israel, speaking about the latest developments in the region on Tuesday.